Assassins, a sub-class of thieves, are professional killers and spies, who sell their services for gold. Likes thieves, assassins must be quick and agile on their feet and are restricted to wearing light armour. However, unlike thieves, assassins can used shields. Assassins share the thieves’ ability to backstab unsuspecting victims; as well, starting at 3rd level, assassins gain Thieves’ Skills. Except for halflings, all the playable Advanced Edition Companion races can be assassins.